For many Blizzard fans,Diablo 2remains an iconic PC title for action RPG players when it released 21 years ago in 2000. Continuing the story set in motion from the originalDiablo, this sequel expanded upon the world of Sanctuary, taking players outside the small confines of Tristram and showing new lands like Aranoch and Kurast. For as popular asDiablo 2was at the time, it wouldn’t be until 2012 whenBlizzard would bring back the series withDiablo 3.
That fond remembrance ofDiablo 2is likely a big reason why fans were so excited to start hearing rumors swirling around a potential remastered version. Thankfully, the news turned out to be true as the recently absorbedVicarious Visions is working onDiablo 2: Resurrectedwhich brings the classic PC game into the modern era. While gameplay remains largely the same as how players remembered it in 2000,Resurrectedbrings overhauled graphics, 4K resolution, cross-progression, as well as new conveniences such as a shared stash and automatic gold pick up.
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Thankfully,Diablo 2: Resurrectedalso brings back all seven of the classic character classes, each with an updated look. Here’s the rundown on each class and what they’re capable of.
Amazon
While theoriginalDiablofeatured the Rogue class, Amazon’s inDiablo 2were established as being part of the rival clan. Hailing from the islands of the Twin Seas, the Amazon is adept at long range, favoring bows, spears, and javelins over traditional swords.
Skill Trees
Assassin
Added in the Lord of Destruction expansion, the assassin class is a member of an ancient Vizjerei order originally founded to hunt down mages. Assassins are close quarters combat experts, using martial arts, traps, and shadow discipline to take out their enemies. Better yet, they can open locked chests without actually needing a key.Diablo 3Demon Hunter playersexperienced just a bit of what made the Assassin class unique.
Barbarian
Even though theBarbarian may look a bit different inDiablo 2: Resurrected, they remain the traditional tank class of theDiabloseries. Barbarians hail from the Steppes of Mount Arreat, the location of Act 5 in the Lord of Destruction expansion campaign. A frontline fighter, this class can dish out damage as well as take it. They’re also the only class capable of dual wielding weapons.
Druid
The otherclass added within the Lord of Destruction expansion, Druids hail from the forests surrounding the land of Scosglen. As their name implies, Druids utilize nature based magic to call forth volcanoes, tornadoes, and other damaging spells. In addition, they’re able to shape shift into various creatures and can summon animals to their side for additional help.
Necromancer
Similar to a Sorceress,Necromancers are spell users focused on death and decayrather than the elements. A member of the Priests of Rathma from the Eastern Jungles, this class is another pet class, able to summon a skeleton army as well as powerful golems. They also specialize in poison attacks, summoning bone structures, and cursing their enemies.
Paladin
As a member of the Knights of Westmarch, these holy warriors are adept at melee combat and using faith based abilities to aid them against the enemies of the light. Originally, these warriors were part of the Church of Zakarum, before its eventual corruption at the hands of one of the Prime Evils, Mephisto the Lord of Hatred. A verypopularDiablo 2class thanks to the Paladin’s signature abilitiesknown as auras.
Sorceress
Originally part of a coven of female witches, the Sorceress excels at elemental magic. A glass cannon of sorts, this class fights from range and isn’t particularly good at melee combat, which likely rings true forthe Sorceress' return inDiablo 4. They can’t take too many hits and players will need to have plenty of mana potions on hand, though they can deal a considerable amount of damage very quickly.
Diablo 2 Resurrectedis currently in development for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
